Chapter 438

438 Bear-san, Eats Wagy Beef

When I returned to the village, I asked

Hugging Bear to go back into the bear puppet.

[Im sorry, Hugging Bear. Ill stay with you when I get back.] Yuna

Hugging Bear looks a little sad, but I pat him on the head and then return him to the bear puppet.

[I feel sorry for him. Hugging Bear looked so sad.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[Yeah, but theyd be surprised if they saw there were more bears.] Yuna

[Yeah, but] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[So Ill report as soon as I can then quickly go back to the town.] Yuna

Lets go back to the inn as soon as possible, take a hot spring bath with Hugging Bear, and sleep with him at night.

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When we returned to the village, we found several men waiting for us.

[Good. Youre back safe and sound.] Itsuki

[There really is a bear. And shes really dressed like a bear.] Man 1

[Is this bear-dressed girl going to defeat Kamaitachi?] Man 2

The mens eyes were drawn to Swaying Bear and me, whos dressed as a bear.

Well, the reaction is the same everywhere.

Next to me, s.h.i.+n.o.bu muttered in a small voice,

.

[So, girls. Wheres the Kamaitachi?] Itsuki

[Weve beaten them.] Yuna

To prove it, we took the monsters we had defeated out from our respective item bags. Most of them were defeated by me, Swaying Bear, and Hugging Bear.

When the men saw the Kamaitachi, they were surprised and compared us to them.

Like s.h.i.+n.o.bu, he probably didnt think a girl like me could defeat the Kamaitachi.

[They really took down Kamaitachi.] Man 1

[Now we can live in peace.] Man 2

[You girls are amazing.] Man 1

[See, I told you, I saw them take down the Kamaitachi, so its okay.] Itsuki

Itsuki-san, who went to the adventurers guild yesterday, said to the other men with a bit of pride.

[What are you saying? You said yesterday that you asked a weird girl dressed as a bear.] Man 1

[Yes, but then the Adventurers Guild introduced me to another adventurer, so I told you Itll be fine.] Itsuki

[But even then, you were anxious since you were introduced to only one girl.] Man 2

Unsurprisingly, female adventurers make people anxious, dont they?

But then, it could be because of our age. Both s.h.i.+n.o.bu and I are young compared to the other adventurers. If we had grown up a little more, things might have been different.

[Most of the monsters were defeated by Yuna, so she didnt really need me to come.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

The mens expressions became even more surprised at her words. Perhaps they thought that s.h.i.+n.o.bu had defeated them.

Of course, I could have defeated them by myself. But if I hadnt heard about the silver Kamaitachi from s.h.i.+n.o.bu, I wouldnt have been able to defeat it easily. Theres a big difference between having information and not having it.

Its like the difference between looking at a game strategy site and charging at the area boss blind.

[With this, the cows and other animals wont be attacked, right?] Man 1

The villagers looked happy.

But there is one thing that bothers me.

[Sorry to burst your bubbles, but we only defeated the monsters around the village. They might still come from deep in the forest.] Yuna

[Based on my experience, Kamaitachi moves in packs. But theres no problem in a.s.suming that youve defeated all of them since there were so many of them in one place. And Swaying Bear confirmed it, didnt he?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu looked at me and Swaying Bear as if to confirm.

[Yeah, there arent any in that area.] Yuna

I answered on behalf of Swaying Bear.

[If Swaying Bear can guarantee it, then its even safer.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

Apparently, we dont have to worry about what happens after we leave.

One of the men is looking at the Kamaitachi. Then he changes his expression.

[Isnt this a silver Kamaitachi?] Man 2

[Its true. There are three of them.] Man 1

The men looked at the silver Kamaitachi in surprise.

[Me, Yuna, and Swaying Bear here have defeated one each.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[The bear too?] Man 2

The men are surprised with the bear, but which of the bears surprised them? There are two bears right here.

[I had a hard time defeating it. They moved too fast and my clothes got torned.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu shows the arm part of the clothes that were ripped. The part of her clothes that were torn was around her arm and her abdomen. As expected, she hid the abdomen part.

When I saw it earlier, it was tighter than my stomach.

Ive always thought that I should exercise too, but I just dont bother.

[Are you injured!?] Itsuki

The man asks with concern.

[Im okay. Its just my clothes. I dont think you mind if I charge you extra for it, right?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

Wait, youre really saying that?

s.h.i.+n.o.bu looks at the torn clothes and the villagers.

[I will pay an additional amount.] Itsuki

s.h.i.+n.o.bu looks happy with the mans words.

Well, I guess thats normal for an adventurer, huh?

If you killed a different monster than you were requested, there should be an additional reward for it.

[How about little lady over there dressed as a bear? Are you okay?] Itsuki

[Im fine too.] Yuna

[That bear over there is awesome too. I cant believe it defeated a silver Kamaitachi.] Man 1

[Thats not all. Swaying Bear knows where the Kamaitachi are. Thats why we were able to defeat the Kamaitachi that were hiding.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

For some reason, s.h.i.+n.o.bu explained while boasting about Swaying Bear.

My Swaying Bear is amazing. And thats a fact.

[When I fought the silver Kamaitachi, some of the trees were cut.] Yuna

I explained the devastation of the forest. I explained that I have cut down several trees.

[Thats okay, well use it in the village.] Itsuki

Apparently, the woods will not be wasted, which was good.

[Im sure youre tired from fighting the Kamaitachi. Ive prepared a room for you, so you can get some rest.] Itsuki

[Is that so? Well then, thank you for letting us rest.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu accepts the mans generous offer.

[Well, Im going back first.] Yuna

[Eh? You dont want to stay and get some rest?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[Im not tired.] Yuna

If Im going to rest, Id rather stay at an inn with a hot spring. I want to laze around on the tatami mats with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

[Now dont say that. Ill prepare lunch.] Itsuki

[The beef in this village is delicious, you know.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

Maybe its Wagyu beef because its a country of harmony?

My heart was shaken.

You can eat cow meat even in Crimonia.

But when people say its good meat, then I want to eat it.

Id like to eat it. However, after seeing the cow earlier, I thought it would be too much for me But now Im not so sure.

Ive eaten wolf meat, Ive eaten the birds they raise at the orphanage, and Ive even seen them butchered. In the past, I might have refused, but now that Im in another world, my heart seems to have grown stronger. Well, I still cant dismantle it.

After much thought, I decided to treat myself to some quality meat.

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We were led into a house.

s.h.i.+n.o.bu is in the lead, followed by me, then Swaying Bear.

As were about to enter the house, the man opened his mouth, a bit reluctantly told me.

[Ano, that bear.] Itsuki

That bear? I wonder which one? I look at Swaying Bear.

Swaying Bear tilted his head slightly as if saying,

[Id like it to stay outside if possible.] Itsuki

[Is it really unacceptable?] Yuna

[Because its too big.] Itsuki

Should I ask swaying Bear to wait outside or return him like Hugging Bear? Or should I just say no and go home?

As I pondered, s.h.i.+n.o.bu beside me opened her mouth.

[This bear also contributed to defeating the Kamaitachi. We were able to defeat all the Kamaitachi without missing a single one thanks to Swaying Bear, and he also defeated the silver Kamaitachi. Yet you want him to stay out here?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

Well, a bear is an animal, and theres probably no way around that.

Then, the man looked at Swaying Bear at s.h.i.+n.o.bus words, then thought, growled, he opened his mouth and said,

.

[Good for you, Swaying Bear. Lets eat meat together.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu pats Swaying Bears head.

Swaying Bear looks pleased.

Swaying Bear is starting to get used to s.h.i.+n.o.bu.

Could it be the ninjutsu? Ive heard that kunoichi use color tricks to extract information out of people.

Is she trying to get information out of Swaying Bear? I thought its something stupid since there was no way she could understand Swaying Bears words. She just seems to like Swaying Bear in general. The expression on Swaying Bears face is getting happier as she pets him.

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Then we walked into the room with Swaying Bear.

[Just give me a minute, okay?] Itsuki

The man left the room.

[Im looking forward to it.] Yuna

Swaying Bear also looks happy.

[So, why did s.h.i.+n.o.bu come along with this request?] Yuna

Swaying Bear is in the room, but were alone, so I ask s.h.i.+n.o.bu.

[What do you mean?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[Im asking, why did you take this job?] Yuna

[Thats because I was afraid hed say no if Yuna is alone.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[But wouldnt matter to you, s.h.i.+n.o.bu, even if I refused.] Yuna

Thats what work is all about.

I can understand that much.

Even if Im not part of the workforce back in my former world, I do in this one.

[That is.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[That is?] Yuna

[Its because the cute bear was in trouble. And what girl wouldnt want to talk to a cute girl?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

[Thats a mans line, you know?] Yuna

Even though, Ive never been approached by a man.

[No, no, even girls talk to pretty girls.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

I looked at s.h.i.+n.o.bu with suspicion.

[Oh cmon, dont look at me like that. Oh, the meat is here. Lets eat.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu looks at the door deceptively, and a man returns to the room with charcoal and meat.

[Sorry to keep you waiting.] Itsuki

The man lights the charcoal. I wanted to ask s.h.i.+n.o.bu a few more questions, but I gave up because of the bad timing.

Then, when the coals are hot enough, the meat is placed on the net.

The meat made a sizzling sound while getting seared.

Looks delicious.

There is a sauce that looks like soy sauce, which is extremely tasty when eaten.

I think Ill buy some as a souvenir.

It might be a good idea to buy a lot of them and keep them in the bear box. Then I can eat wagyu anytime I want.

Swaying Bear is looking at it like he wants to eat it now.

I put the roasted meat in Swaying Bears mouth.

Hes not a bear cub right now, but a full-grown bear, so he has a big mouth. Still, Swaying Bear eats deliciously.

[Swaying Bear, do you want some of my meat?] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

s.h.i.+n.o.bu puts her own grilled meat in Swaying Bears mouth.

[I want a big piece of meat.] s.h.i.+n.o.bu

When s.h.i.+n.o.bu said this, the man brought some meat for Swaying Bear.

This was going to cost a lot of money, so I refused the request for an additional serving. Then, s.h.i.+n.o.bu also refused.

[Its okay because Ill sell the Kamaitachi.] Itsuki

Thats the case, it seems.

Then, I bought extra meat for Hugging Bear, who was the only one who could not eat.

I could easily imagine the tormented Hugging Bear when I summon him later.

So its better to have as many bribes as possible to put him in a good mood.

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Authors Note:

So the request is now over.

And Hugging Bear is pitiful for the first time in a long time

The next post may be a day late, but please understand.

In the activity report, were looking for requests for SS and new writing for volume 9.

Yoros.h.i.+kuonegais.h.i.+masu.